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« on: September 11, 2010, 05:42:32 AM »
Here's Matt Flannery adding his voice in support of the Internet's nomination for the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of its positive impact on humanity. 




More details at

http://www.internetforpeace.org/manifesto.cfm
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http://www.youtube.com/user/internetforpeace
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« Reply To This #1 on: September 12, 2010, 01:09:11 AM »
I wonder who will share the prize money  ?   hmm
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« Reply To This #2 on: September 12, 2010, 01:45:37 AM »
Quote from: Skimmis on September 12, 2010, 01:09:11 AM
I wonder who will share the prize money  ?   hmm

If they really give the price for "the internet" than I would guess it must be the US Ministry of Defense together with those who helped to set up the Arpanet. It if it for the "www" then it should be the CERN in Switzerland. Smiley
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« Reply To This #3 on: September 12, 2010, 10:21:16 AM »
I would have loved to meet Matt Flannery in person...
he was here in Calgary yesterday speaking at the Microfinance Conference...
but it was $75 to register and golly - that's 3 loans Smiley
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